Today’s Chairman: President John Healy
Invocation: Vince Horrigan - about serving others, and to always remember the 4-way test. And giving thanks for our fellow Rotarians.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: President-Elect Ruth Lundin announced:
George Harper - from RTPI visiting us!
Announcements:
No-Noon meeting next week November 21st! In-person meeting at Steener's Pub 3022 Route 430, Bemus Point from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Come fellowship with your fellow Rotarians over a drink and some food!
November 28th - regular noon meeting
December 5th - First Lutheran Church A'Cappella choir performing with meeting start at 11:15 with lunch, performance at noon.
December 12th - Annual Meeting
December 19th - Holiday Party (location TBD)
Red Kettle Campaign - Joanna Dahlbeck announced that 2 dates are set aside for now, looking for other available dates. Ringing the bell at Tops on Washington Street December 6 10-8 and December 13th as well from 10-8. Sign-up email sent by Bob Anderson.
Youth Exchange - Cheri-Maytum Krull said interviews have been cancelled due to no applications.
The JCC International club with advisor and Rotarian Rudi Andalora. This group provided a table with information about each country they represent. Rotarians Max Eimiller and Ruth Lundin are also co-advisors:
Rotarians participated in the Go Gobal Fair that attracted more than 100 high school students from the area, speaking about exchange and also about Rotary's international projects. Rotarians David Troxell and his wife Marissa and Ruth Lundin participated in a panel discussing working internationally.
50/50 Winner: Vicki McGraw announced the winner of $45 - Melissa Meyers (?)
Sergeant At Arms: Doug Conroe:
Donations from folks who haven't been able to attend in a bit.
Striders and Chautauqua Region Community Foundation folks tagged for a grant announcement in the PJ (no members available to be fined).
Jamestown Alum also fined for sports successes!
Happy Bucks:
John Healy - congrats to Andy Goodell for his victory.
Mike Roberts - TWENTY BUCKS for OSU, Red Kettle Campaign (DONATE! and volunteer) and the funds that go to the Salvation Army, and the last portion of his Happy Bucks for Fancher Chair who is a friend to the United Way.
Ruth Lundin - following up on Cheri's comments. Interviews were cancelled BUT deadline extended to November 30th. If you know any students who want to go on exchange, encourage them to sign-up!
Irene Dobies - for Dan Heitzenrater being in the news so often!
Sue Jones - praising a scholarship winner of the past Sarah Wahltinez (Wahlstrom). Sue encouraged us to follow Sarah on Facebook to follow along with her adventures.
Dan Heitzenrater - next week is Thanksgiving, so the Saturday afterwards is Small-Business Saturday. SHOP LOCAL!!!
Troxells - Said goodbye as it is time to travel! Off to Thailand! Reminded us that our club is a great club.
Russ Diethrick - thankful to be able to hang out with good people at Rotaru rather than those who argue about politics and other matters.